Secure Your Compliance with 32 CFR 117 (NISPOM) initial security briefing and refresher training requirements!
Are you tasked with ensuring your organization meets the stringent security training requirements of 32 CFR 117? Look no further. We offer a digital document tailored specifically for both initial and refresher security training that aligns with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements.
For initial security briefings before a person may access classified national security information, 32 CFR Part 117.12(e) of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requires that:
(e) Initial security briefings. Prior to being granted access to classified information, contractors will provide employees with an initial security briefing that includes:
(1) Threat awareness, including insider threat awareness in accordance with paragraph (g) in this section.
(2) Counterintelligence (CI) awareness.
(3) Overview of the information security classification system.
(4) Reporting obligations and requirements, including insider threat.
(5) Cybersecurity training for all authorized information system users in accordance with CSA-provided guidance pursuant to §117.18(a)(1) and (a)(2).
(6) Security procedures and duties applicable to the employee’s position requirements (e.g. marking and safeguarding of classified information) and criminal, civil, or administrative consequences that may result from the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, even though the individual has not yet signed an NDA.
That itemized list of requirements for an initial security briefing can be a bit confusing, though. To clarify a key point that may easily be misunderstood:
- Item (5) regarding cybersecurity training is really only required for personnel of employers that store/safeguard classified national security information processed by a computer (cyber) at their premises. Thus, if your organization does not store classified information, then your personnel are not required to complete that cybersecurity training.
Our security briefing we offer for purchase on this page—in combination with the free, short, online insider threat and counterintelligence trainings the briefing links to—meets those NISPOM requirements for initial security briefings for facilities that do not store classified information. We provide the security briefing in Microsoft Word format so that you may readily customize it to your organization’s situation and needs.
Additionally, NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117.12(k) requires that:
(k) Refresher training. The contractor will provide all cleared employees with security education and training every 12 months. Refresher training will reinforce the information provided during the initial security briefing and will keep cleared employees informed of changes in security regulations and should also address issues or concerns identified during contractor self-reviews. Training methods may include group briefings, interactive videos, dissemination of instructional materials, or other media and methods. Contractors will maintain records about the programs offered and employee participation in them.
Our security briefing also meets these requirements of (k) for refresher training. It even includes a change log at the end so that you can keep track of updates you make to the document and demonstrate your diligence to the DCSA.
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- User-Friendly: Designed for straightforward learning, our document includes:
- Clear, concise language
- Visual aids for better understanding
- Customizable: While our document meets the core requirements, it’s adaptable to your organization’s specific needs or additional training modules.
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Note: This product does not guarantee compliance but provides the necessary tools and knowledge required by 32 CFR 117. The responsibility for ensuring compliance with legal standards remains with the purchasing entity.